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John Deere R72

The John Deere R72 is a riding lawn mower produced from 1984 to 1986. It features an 8 hp Briggs & Stratton 1-cylinder gasoline engine with air-cooled vertical shaft, a 5-speed belt-driven gear transmission with 5 forward and 1 reverse gear, and two-wheel drive with manual steering and mechanical band brakes. The mower has a 30-inch mid-mount John Deere mower deck with manual lift and cutting height from 1 to 3.5 inches. It weighs 290 lbs and has a wheelbase of 42 inches. The electrical system uses a 12-volt battery with negative ground. The R72 was originally priced at $1,339 in 1983.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere R72

Engine

Power	8 hp (6.0 kW)
Starter	electric
Fuel tank	1.25 gal (4.7 L)
Air cleaner	dry element
Oil capacity	1.125 qts (1.1 L)
Engine detail	Briggs & Stratton, gasoline, 1-cylinder, air-cooled vertical-shaft
Starter volts	12
Oil change interval	25 h

Dimensions

Height	38 inches (96 cm)
Length	56.8 inches (144 cm)
Weight	290 lbs (131 kg)
Rear tire	16x6.50-8
Wheelbase	42 inches (106 cm)
Front tire	11x4.00-5

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

Production

Type	Riding lawn mower
Original price	$1,339 in 1983
Years produced	1984 - 1986

Attachments

Cut height	1 to 3.5 inch (2 to 8 cm)
Cutting width	30 inches (76 cm)
Overall width	41 inches (104 cm)
30" Mower deck	mid-mount John Deere, 1-blade with manual lift

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